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856 Main St, Reading, MA 01867

$799,000
Last sold 05/23/2026 after 23 Days
4
bed
2
bath
2,191
Sqft ($365/Sqft)

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About 856 Main St

Property type House

Year built 1860

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 0.62 Acre

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Property description

Character, Condition and Location all wrapped into one lovely package! Currently used as two separate living areas, this often admired home is on an amazing elevated lot. This is a perfect opportunity for a multi-generational family, investment property or simply used as an expansive single family. This stately home has been meticulously maintained with many updates. Close to Readings vibrant downtown, Commuter Rail and Reading's award winning library. Convenient to the Birch Meadow complex where you will find the Birch Meadow Elementary School, Coolidge Middle School, Reading Memorial High School and the Burbank YMCA. The large yard offers lots of opportunity for outdoor enjoyment with a separate fenced-in dog area and a newly paved driveway. Both units have been Certified Deleaded (see attached). Each unit has separately metered gas and electric. Truly a great and solid home offering flexible living options.

Listed by

Listing Agent - Mary Ann Quinn Group

Listing Office - Wilson Wolfe Real Estate

Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc.

MLS#73510384 • last updated 4 weeks ago

Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 11 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	Heat Pump, 3 Or More
Heating	Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Heat Pump
Levels/Style	Colonial, Farmhouse
MLS #	73510384
Type	Residential
Status	Closed
SubType	Single Family Residence
SqFt	2191
Lot Size (SqFt)	27050
Lot Size (Acres)	0.62
Annual Property Tax	6759
Year Built	1860

Interior
Bathroom 2	Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
Primary Bathroom	No
Total # of Bathrooms	2
Bathroom 1	Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
# Full Baths	2
Total # of Bedrooms	4
Bedroom 3	Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4	Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2	Flooring - Hardwood
Basement	Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Family Room	Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, 11.833333
Living Room	Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Dining Room	First, Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Rooms	11
Laundry	Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Kitchen	Skylight, Flooring - Laminate, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Flooring	Tile, Vinyl, Particle Board, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances	Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop
Interior Features	Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Sun Room, Kitchen, Entry Hall, Bonus Room
Door Features	Insulated Doors
Window Features	Insulated Windows

Exterior
Foundation	Stone
Roof	Shingle
Construction	Frame
Parking Desc	Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
# Parking Spaces	4
Exterior Features	Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard
Patio/ Porch	Porch, Patio
Fencing	Fenced
Lot Desc	Wooded, Sloped

Amenities / Utilities
Sewer	Public Sewer
Green Features: Energy Efficiency	Thermostat
Utilities	For Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Electricity	Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Source	Public

Location
County	Middlesex
Community Features	Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Elementary School	Call Supt.
Middle School	Call Supt.
High School	Rmhs
Zoning	S-15
APN	735192
Directions	Property Is Located On The West Side Of Main Street Between Locust Street & Bethesda Avenue

Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage	Public
Road Responsibility	Public Maintained Road
Road Surface	Paved

$871K

Range: $818K-$923K

Last 30 days

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Jun 2026
MLS # 73510384
Jun 24, 2026 Sold
$799,000 (-0.1%)
May 23, 2026 Active
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May 8, 2026 Price Change
$799,950 (-4.8%)
Apr 30, 2026 Listed
$839,900 (-6.7%)
Apr 2026
MLS # 73510388
Apr 30, 2026 Listed
$839,900
Jan 2026
MLS # 73471813
Jan 26, 2026 Listed
$899,900
Jan 2026
MLS # 73454120
Jan 19, 2026 Price Change
$899,900 (-2.7%)
Dec 3, 2025 Listed
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Nov 23, 2025 Active
—
Nov 12, 2025 Listed
$924,900 (+116.6%)
May 2003
Public Records
May 1, 2003 Sold
$427,000 (+89.9%)
Mar 1996
MLS # 30094355
Mar 16, 1996 Listed
$224,900

856 Main St
$799K
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01867
$809K -1% y/y
Reading
$999K +11% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
848 Main St, Reading, MA 01867	$832,000	4/2	1,570	0.02
855 Main St, Reading, MA 01867	$779,000	2/1	1,657	0.03
861 Main St, Reading, MA 01867	$775,000	3/1	1,458	0.03
868 Main St, Reading, MA 01867	$738,000	3/2	1,609	0.04
849 Main St, Reading, MA 01867	$807,000	5/1	2,099	0.04
3 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867	$837,000	3/2	1,757	0.04
7 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867	$835,000	3/2	1,569	0.04
863 Main St, Reading, MA 01867	—	3/1	1,383	0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.